Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
A Catskill firefighter suffered minor injuries after a staircase collapsed beneath him during a house fire
Kansas City firefighter Anthony Santi was fatally shot with a handgun purchased and modified by a convicted felon
Hotshots have withdrawn from the fire because of falling rocks and burning debris
Knox County deputies said Sidney David Whitsell set the fire when he learned there wasn’t a hamburger for him
Sanford Fire Chief Matt Arnold said the grant will allow for the replacement of all of their SCBA
The Senate version of the DHS Appropriations bill would cut AFG and SAFER grant funding by $22 million
Seven Cobb County firefighters, including the instructor, discussed answers during testing on apparatus instructor certification
In 1992, James Wallace was charged with possession of over 50 pipe bombs and possession of explosives without a license
Dartmouth officers were overcome by a combination of hydrochloride, hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydroxide
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
PRODUCT NEWS
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation
When departments plan a new station or renovate an existing facility, airflow planning and exhaust removal system layout should be considered early in the design process
New public safety Assist Agents will responsibly automate workflows to more effectively serve the community
Cross-country tour features hands-on engagement with next-generation innovations supporting the fire service
Partnership helps agencies improve equipment tracking, inspection documentation, and lifecycle management for personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ten-8 Fire & Safety strengthens its regional capabilities as Emergency Equipment Professionals (EEP) becomes part of the organization